Remote Fabrication Drafter

Description

Remote Fabrication Drafter

Step Into a Role Where Technology Drives Results

Imagine starting your day by helping design projects that power entire industries—all from the comfort of your favorite workspace. As a Remote Fabrication Drafter, you’re at the center of digital engineering, working alongside a global team that’s driven by curiosity, creativity, and a passion for cutting-edge solutions. If you enjoy solving practical problems with advanced digital tools and want your work to shape real-world outcomes, you’ll feel right at home here.

What Makes This Team Different?

Here, numbers tell the story. Our digital workflows accelerated project delivery by 42% last year, and we launched over 170 major builds during that period. Our people work across five continents, utilizing digital tools to bridge the distance and push the boundaries of what’s possible in fabrication. You’ll contribute to projects across many sectors, including manufacturing automation and sustainable building design. Every new project presents an opportunity to experiment with innovative methods, learn from top experts, and witness your designs contribute to meaningful outcomes.

Annual Salary: $67,334

What You’ll Do Every Day

  • Transform complex concepts and specifications into precise fabrication drawings, 3D models, and digital documents.
  • Work in programs like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, and BIM 360 to turn ideas into reality.
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and manufacturers through cloud platforms and virtual whiteboards.
  • Check and revise designs based on feedback and real-time analytics.
  • Utilize simulation and digital review tools to enhance accuracy, minimize costs, and ensure compliance.
  • Update documents, maintain digital records, and assist in managing version control within shared cloud drives.
  • Offer practical input during design sprints, helping spot problems before they happen.
  • Participate in virtual design charrettes and knowledge-sharing sessions with teammates.
  • Apply digital fabrication standards to all work, ensuring clarity and manufacturability for each build.

Tools and Tech at Your Fingertips

  • High-performance CAD and BIM platforms for 2D and 3D drafting.
  • Real-time collaboration using Revit, Bluebeam, and cloud dashboards.
  • SolidWorks and Inventor for advanced digital manufacturing.
  • CNC interface tools for bridging design and production.
  • Secure, cloud-based file sharing and management.
  • Analytics dashboards to track drawing revisions, review cycles, and feedback.
  • Integrated automation tools to reduce repetitive drafting tasks and accelerate production.

What It’s Like to Work Here

You’ll work with skilled people who value direct feedback and data-driven results. Our meetings are focused and visual—think digital dashboards, interactive boards, and live progress tracking. Everyone has a voice, and we celebrate big wins. Last quarter, our drafters achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate and a 4.8 out of 5 satisfaction score from clients. Whether you’re collaborating on a complex assembly or helping a teammate troubleshoot a tricky design, there’s always support—and plenty of room for fresh ideas.

We believe in transparency, regular check-ins, and team stand-ups. Progress isn’t just measured in deadlines; it’s tracked through collaboration, shared learning, and how well we solve problems as a group. In this environment, you’ll see the direct impact of your work, both on our projects and within the team.

What You Bring

  • Hands-on experience with digital fabrication, mechanical design, or technical drafting.
  • Proficiency in at least one major CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Revit).
  • Understanding of fabrication processes and material specs.
  • Ability to work and communicate clearly with a remote team.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based project management and workflow tools.
  • A practical mindset for troubleshooting technical challenges at a distance.
  • If you’ve studied engineering, drafting, or another technical field, you’ll use that knowledge daily.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities—seeing new solutions where others see obstacles.
  • A focus on detail, organization, and quality control, even under tight deadlines.

How We Measure Success

We’re a results-focused company. Last year, improved workflows enabled us to reduce production costs by 18%. You’ll have access to ongoing training in new software and advanced manufacturing methods. Growth here means building new skills and tackling bigger challenges with the support of an engaged, tech-savvy team. Data isn’t just a buzzword; it’s how we learn, refine, and get better at what we do. Team members regularly participate in training sprints, experiment with new tools, and present ideas for process improvements during monthly innovation sessions.

Your achievements will be recognized in fundamental, tangible ways—from digital badges for hitting milestones to annual spotlights on employees who drive new efficiencies. Here, career growth is based on a mix of initiative, expertise, and collaboration.

Growth, Learning, and Opportunity

Remote doesn’t mean disconnected. You’ll have opportunities to participate in cross-team projects, attend virtual industry conferences, and access new certifications or training as technology evolves. Our team values curiosity and is always open to new approaches—whether that’s testing automation for drawing revision or piloting new CNC integration. The environment is fast-paced, but supportive; your ideas and your questions are welcome here.

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

This is your chance to blend creativity, technology, and practical problem-solving every single day. You’ll help take digital manufacturing to new heights—all while enjoying the independence and work-life balance that comes with working remotely. If you’re excited by digital design and want to see your ideas come to life in real projects, this is where you’ll make your mark.

Step into the future of fabrication—apply now and help shape what’s next!

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1. What kinds of projects will I work on as a Fabrication Drafter?

You’ll help design everything from manufacturing parts to building components, turning ideas into detailed drawings and 3D models that production teams rely on. Some days you’ll create fabrication plans for automation projects; other days you’ll revise drawings based on new client needs or feedback from engineers. Each project allows you to see your designs come to life in real-world builds.

2. How does this role support teams and business goals?

Your drawings bridge the gap between big ideas and finished products. The details you capture help teams avoid errors, stay on schedule, and deliver better results for clients. Your work makes complex builds possible and ensures that even remote teams can collaborate smoothly, with everyone working from the same page.

3. What tools and technologies will I use?

You’ll work in CAD platforms like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor, plus cloud-based design tools like BIM 360. You’ll join meetings in virtual whiteboards, share files via secure drives, and use simulation or analytics tools to check your work. The tech stack changes as the industry does, so you’ll have opportunities to learn the latest software as you grow.

4. How does the remote team stay connected and productive?

Frequent digital check-ins, team stand-ups, and visual dashboards keep everyone aligned. You’ll jump into design sprints, join review sessions, and swap feedback in real time. The focus is always on clear communication and practical problem-solving, so even at a distance, you’ll feel supported and included.

5. Where can this role take me?

There’s room to move up—whether that’s leading design sprints, becoming a subject-matter expert, or branching into project management. As you build your expertise and show your strengths, you’ll be trusted with bigger challenges, more advanced tools, and even cross-team leadership opportunities. Growth is based on what you want to explore.